Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Khonsa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Public administration | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Hindu temple | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 6 |
Khonsa Facts
| Area | 421.9 km² |
| Population | 30,447 |
| Male Population | 16,223 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 14,224 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +72.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +21.8% |
| Median Age | 21.2 years (Male: 21.4, Female: 21) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,114 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3786 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.01667, 95.56667 |
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Khonsa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,630 | 22,499 | 25,007 | 27,522 | 30,447 | 32,369 | 34,433 |
| Population Density | 41.8 / km² | 53.3 / km² | 59.3 / km² | 65.2 / km² | 72.2 / km² | 76.7 / km² | 81.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKhonsa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 21.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khonsa | +72.7% | +35.3% | +21.8% |
| Arunachal Pradesh | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Khonsa Median Age
Median Age: 21.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khonsa | 21.2 yrs | 21 yrs | 21.4 yrs |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 21.8 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 22.3 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Khonsa Population Density
Population Density: 72.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khonsa | 30,447 | 421.9 km² | 72.2 / km² |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1.5 million | 82,115.1 km² | 18.7 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Khonsa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Khonsa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,519 | $1,582 | $1,559 | $3,159 | $4,456 | $6,063 | $6,540 | $8,114 |
| Total GDP | $32.8M | $37.7M | $38.9M | $87.2M | $126.7M | $183.1M | $208.4M | $264.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Khonsa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khonsa | 40,478 tn | 1.33 tn | 95.9 tons/km² |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2,452,062 tn | 1.6 tn | 29.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Khonsa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,478 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 95.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/19 | 11:04 AM | 5.2 | 89 km | 89,360 m | 84km SE of Mon, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/19 | 3:22 AM | 5 | 86.6 km | 10,000 m | 67km E of Margherita, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/23/18 | 11:21 AM | 4.3 | 92 km | 10,000 m | 59km SSE of Tezu, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/17 | 4:19 PM | 4.7 | 66.1 km | 76,880 m | 66km ESE of Khonsa, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/5/17 | 2:24 AM | 4.2 | 91.1 km | 89,320 m | 91km ESE of Khonsa, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/17 | 9:32 AM | 4.5 | 70.7 km | 68,800 m | 46km SE of Mon, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/16 | 4:03 AM | 4.1 | 61 km | 21,670 m | 43km SE of Mon, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/15 | 7:12 AM | 4.3 | 86.1 km | 114,830 m | 86km SSE of Khonsa, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/14 | 3:09 AM | 4.1 | 72.9 km | 97,330 m | 72km SSE of Khonsa, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/12 | 8:09 PM | 4.4 | 46.1 km | 45,900 m | Arunachal Pradesh-Assam region, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Khonsa
Khonsa is the headquarters of Tirap district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It also houses one of the state school, viz. Ramakrishna Sarada Mission School. The Noctes, a Naga tribe, are the indigenous population, although the town is cosmo..
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